Akai AKDB605 User manual

DAB/FM Digital Radio
AKDB605
Instruction Manual
AFTER SALES SUPPORT
1300 886 649

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Welcome
Congratulations on choosing to buy an AKAI product.
All products brought to you by AKAI are manufactured to the highest standards
of performance and safety and, as part of our philosophy of customer service and
satisfaction, are backed by our comprehensive 1 Year Warranty.
We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come.

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Contents
General Safety Instructions 4
Parts List 5
Getting Started 6
Using the Radio 7
Product Care 13
Troubleshooting 14
Technical Specications 15

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General Safety Instructions
Read this manual thoroughly before rst use and keep it in a safe place for future reference,
along with the warranty card, purchase receipt and carton. The safety precautions enclosed
herein reduce the risk of re, electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to. Follow all
instructions and take notice of all warnings to reduce the risk of re or electric shock.
• For household and indoor use only.
• Place the appliance on a at, stable surface with adequate ventilation and away from other
sources of heat. Minimum distances around the appliance for adequate ventilation is 5cm.
Do not cover or restrict ventilation openings.
• Fully unwind the cable before plugging in and ensure the cable is positioned away from
areas where it is likely to get damaged or cause a trip hazard.
• Do not operate the appliance if damaged or after is malfunctions. In the event supply
cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by a qualied service engineer, with a suitable
approved part.
• Do not pull on cable to disconnect from mains supply.
• Keep appliance, cable and plug dry and away from areas where it is likely to get splashed.
• Avoid using in hot, humid environments.
• Do not place items with naked ames or containers with liquids on this appliance.
• Switch o and unplug when not in use and before cleaning or servicing the appliance.
Servicing of this appliance must only be carried out by a qualied electrician.
• Always ensure the mains plug is ready to be unplugged - Do not use with "lockable"
sockets or permanently wire to mains.
• The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision of instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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FRONT
1. ON/OFF button
2. DAB/FM button
3. INFO/MENU Button
4. Back Button
5. Station Button
6-10. Preset Buttons
11. Volume/Enter
Parts Lists
REAR
12. Battery Compartment
13. DC in
14. Headphone Jack
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13 14
12345
6 7 8 9 10
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Getting Started
Mains Operation
Fit the AC power cord into the back of the unit and plug into the household socket
press the power button to switch on.
Battery Operation
Fit 4 x AA batteries into the battery compartment and press the power button
to switch on.
Standby
16:02
Off Off
Digital Radio
News
London UK
BBC World Service
B B C
WORLD
SERVICE
Note: Standby mode only available
when radio powered by adapter.
Digital Radio
News
London UK
BBC World Service
B B C
WORLD
SERVICE
Insert 4 x AA size batteries
(Not included)

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Using the Radio
1. Modes
Press the MODE button to switch between DAB and FM.
2. Volume Control
3. Changing Station (DAB)
4. Changing Station (FM)
DAB
FM
Volume 16:02
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DAB Mode
Station List
11 M Finance D
12 M Music D
13 M Life D
32 CNR HK
31 RTHK PTC
34 RTHK BBC(WS)
16:02
33 RTHK Radio 3
Digital Radio
News
BBC World Service
London UK
B B C
WORLD
SERVICE
Digital Radio
Life D
Metro Life
DAB
Digital
FM
92.65MHz
[No Radio Text]
FM
92.65MHz
Tune Behaviour
FM
95.05MHz
Tune Behaviour
FM Mode
Auto Scan to next station

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5. Menu (DAB)
6. Info (DAB)
7. Info (FM)
8. Storing Stations
Using the Radio (Cont.)
Hold for 2 sec
Digital Radio
Station List >
>
>
Full Scan
Prune Invalid
DRC
System Settings
Manual Tune
16:02
DRC
Hi
Low
16:02
Off
System Settings
Sleep
Alarm
Time/Date
Backlight
Language
Factory Reset
16:02
Software Version
DLS PTY Ensemble Channel number/frequency
Date/TimeBit rateSignal error rate/strength
Digital Radio
BBC World Service
Max. 14 C
PARIS - Min.8 C
FINE
B B C
WORLD
SERVICE
Digital Radio
BBC World Service
B B C [No PTY]
WORLD
SERVICE
Digital Radio
DAB+Hong
Kong
BBC World Service
B B C
WORLD
SERVICE
Digital Radio
Signal error: 12
BBC World Service
Strength:
B B C
WORLD
SERVICE
Digital Radio
BBC World Service
B B C 64kps / DAB +
WORLD
SERVICE
Digital Radio
26-10-2016
BBC World Service
Wednesday
B B C
WORLD
SERVICE
Digital Radio
BBC World Service
11C
220.352MHz
B B C
WORLD
SERVICE
Radio Text Program Type
Date
Frequency
Mono/ Stereo
FM
M INFO
Metro Info,
Offical
Information and
Music
FM
M INFO
28-10-2016
Friday
FM
M INFO
Information
FM
M INFO
101.60MHz
FM
M INFO
Stereo
Hold for 2 sec
Select the station
you wish to preset
Digital Radio
News
London UK
BBC World Service
B B C
WORLD
SERVICE
Preset 1 Saved
16:02
1

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9. Recall Presets
11. Slide Show
12. Sleep
Using the Radio (Cont.)
Digital Radio
Life D
Metro Life
DAB
Digital
Digital Radio
News
BBC World Service
London UK
B B C
WORLD
SERVICE
1
Digital Radio
News
BBC World Service
London UK
B B C
WORLD
SERVICE
B B C
WORLD
News - London UK
SERVICE
B B C
WORLD
SERVICE
Hold for 2 sec
Digital Radio
Station List >
>
>
Full Scan
Prune Invalid
DRC
System Settings
Manual Tune
16:02
System Settings
Sleep
Alarm
Backlight
Time/Date
Language
Factory Reset
16:02
Software Version
16:02
Set Sleep Timer
15 minutes
15
16:02
Set Sleep Timer
Sleep Timer Off
16:02
Set Sleep Timer
15 minutes
16:02
30 minutes
Set Sleep Timer
16:02
45 minutes
Set Sleep Timer
16:02
Set Sleep Timer
60 minutes
16:02
90 minutes
Set Sleep Timer

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Using the Radio (Cont.)
13. Alarm
14. Time and Date
Hold for 2 sec
Digital Radio
Station List >
>
>
Full Scan
Prune Invalid
DRC
System Settings
Manual Tune
16:02
System Settings
Sleep
Alarm
Time/Date
Backlight
Language
Factory Reset
16:02
Software Version
Alarm
Alarm 1
Alarm 2
16:02
Alarm 1 info.
Alarm
Frequency
Source
Duration
Date/ Time Source
16:02
Volume
Off
Frequency
Daily
Once
Weekends
16:02
Weekdays
Source
Buzzer
Digital Radio
FM
16:02
Duration
15
30
45
60
90
120
16:02
Alarm 1 info.
Alarm
Frequency
Source
Duration
Date/ Time Source
Volume
16:02
On
16:02
Time/Date
24 - 10 - 2016
16 : 02
16:02
Volume
8
Digital Radio
News
BBC World Service
London UK
B B C
WORLD
SERVICE
Hold for 2 sec
Digital Radio
Station List >
>
>
Full Scan
Prune Invalid
DRC
System Settings
Manual Tune
16:02
System Settings
Sleep
Alarm
Time/Date
Backlight
Language
Factory Reset
16:02
Software Version
Time/ Date
Auto Update
Set 12/ 24 hour
Set Date Format
Set Time/ Date
16:02
16:02
Set Time/Date
24 - 10 - 2016
16 : 02
16:02
Time Saved
Auto Update 16:02
from Digital Radio
from FM
from Any
No Update
Set 12/24 hour 16:02
12 hour
24 hour
Set Date Format 16:02
DD-MM-YYYY
MM-DD-YYYY

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Using the Radio (Cont.)
15. Backlight
16. Language
Hold for 2 sec
Digital Radio
Station List >
>
>
Full Scan
Prune Invalid
DRC
System Settings
Manual Tune
16:02 System Settings
Sleep
Alarm
Backlight
Time/Date
Language
Factory Reset
16:02
Software Version
On Level 16:02
Hi
Medium
Low
Timeout 16:02
On
10 sec
20 sec
30 sec
45 sec
60 sec
90 sec
16:02
Timeout
20 sec
30 sec
45 sec
60 sec
90 sec
120 sec
180 sec
Backlight
On Level
Timeout
Dim Level
16:02 Dim Level 16:02
Hi
Medium
Low
Hold for 2 sec
Digital Radio
Station List >
>
>
Full Scan
Prune Invalid
DRC
System Settings
Manual Tune
16:02
System Settings
Sleep
Alarm
Time/Date
Backlight
Language
Factory Reset
16:02
Software Version
Language
English
Francais
Deutsch
Italiano
Suomi
Dansk
Nederlands
16:02
Language 16:02
Dansk
Nederlands
Norsk
Svenska
Polski
Portugues
Espanol

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Using the Radio (Cont.)
17. Factory Reset
System Settings
Sleep
Alarm
Time/Date
Backlight
Language
Factory Reset
16:02
Software Version
Hold for 2 sec
Digital Radio
Station List >
Full Scan
>
>
Prune Invalid
DRC
System Settings
Manual Tune
16:02
Factory Reset
All setting will be restored
sure?
16:02
to factory default! Are you
Yes No
Note: Factory reset will erase all station lists,
settings previously stored

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Care and Maintenance
Wipe external surfaces with a soft cloth. If the casing is very dirty, unplug from the
mains supply and use a damp cloth soaked in a weak solution of washing up liquid
and water. Allow to dry thoroughly before reusing.
Responsible Disposal
At the end of its working life, do not throw this appliance out with your household
rubbish. Electrical and electronic products contain substances that can have
a detrimental eect on the environment and human health if disposed of
inappropriately. Observe any local regulations regarding the disposal of electrical
consumer goods and dispose it appropriately for recycling. Contact your local
authorities for advice on recycling facilities in your area.
Product Care

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution
No sound
Your headphones may be
connected. The volume
may have been set to low.
The power cord may not
be connected correctly/
rmly.
Disconnect your headphones
from the unit. Adjust the
volume level of the radio.
Reconnect the power cord
rmly.
Audio distortion or
intermittent cut-out Low signal strength.
Check/re-position the
antenna. Move the radio to
another location. Re-scan local
(high-strength) stations only.
No DAB+ Signal DAB+ may not be
available in your area.
Visit the digital radio website
to nd out if DAB+ is available
in your area:
www.digitalradioplus.com.au
Error Message Meaning
‘Service not available’ No DAB Reception.
‘Signal error’ The DAB signal has been interrupted.
‘No DAB Station’ The listed station cannot be found.
‘No stations found’ No DAB stations are available, check aerial.
‘No Radio text’ No RDS text information is available on this
station.
‘No PTY’ No RDS programme type information is available.
“No Name’ No RDS station name is being broadcast.
Error Messages

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Technical Specications
Description DAB+/FM Digital Radio
Speaker: 1 x 1W RMS
Frequency Ranges: FM: 87.5-108MHz
DAB/DAB+: 174-240MHz
LCD Display: 2.4 inches colour TFT display (w/ Black backlight)
Power Supply: DC power input: 4 x 1.5V AA-size batteries
Power adaptor: DC 6V, 1A
Dimensions (LxWxH): 220mm x 110mm x 170mm

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PO BOX 6056 Frenchs Forest, Australia NSW 2086
Email: [email protected]
Warranty returns
Should you for any reason need to return this product for
a warranty claim, be sure to include all accessories
with the product.
Product does not work?
If you encounter problems with this product, or if it fails to
perform to your expectations, please contact our
After Sales Support Centre on (AU) 1300 886 649 or
(NZ) 0800 836 761 before returning it to the store for a refund.